Clio Sport 172
Bought my Clio 172 about 2months ago
So...... I've just picked my car up after having new cam, and aux belts fitted (for piece of mind) the garage have advised me of a few problems they found whilst working on the car (you'll have to excuse my terminology, I'm not very mechanically minded).
First, it needs 2 new front tyres, O.K, can cope with that, noticed that when i bought it.
Second, it needs new front discs and pads, can cope with that too, noticed that on the test drive and want to change them for something better anyways.
But get this...... Thirdly, they have found an air leak around the inlet manifold, and I quote "it's sucking in sh*t loads of air"
Turns out the inlet manifold has been removed at some point to be painted, and in doing so 2 of the bolt have been snapped/sheered off, and when the manifold was replaced the bolts weren't, so now its being held half on!!!!! WTF??!!!! (explains the post title)
Now the reason I have put this post in the Engine, Gearbox, Exhausts & Running Gear section is beacause I'd like to know if this is an easy thing to sort, I've got a best mate whos very good with cars, he's done engine, gearbox & clutch changes, cam belts, services etc etc....
Im guessing its just a case of removing the inlet manifold, drilling out the broken bolts and replacing them, is this correct?? and how easy is it to do??
If any body has any info or pics explaining what to do, this would be a massive help!!
Cheers.
So...... I've just picked my car up after having new cam, and aux belts fitted (for piece of mind) the garage have advised me of a few problems they found whilst working on the car (you'll have to excuse my terminology, I'm not very mechanically minded).
First, it needs 2 new front tyres, O.K, can cope with that, noticed that when i bought it.
Second, it needs new front discs and pads, can cope with that too, noticed that on the test drive and want to change them for something better anyways.
But get this...... Thirdly, they have found an air leak around the inlet manifold, and I quote "it's sucking in sh*t loads of air"
Turns out the inlet manifold has been removed at some point to be painted, and in doing so 2 of the bolt have been snapped/sheered off, and when the manifold was replaced the bolts weren't, so now its being held half on!!!!! WTF??!!!! (explains the post title)
Now the reason I have put this post in the Engine, Gearbox, Exhausts & Running Gear section is beacause I'd like to know if this is an easy thing to sort, I've got a best mate whos very good with cars, he's done engine, gearbox & clutch changes, cam belts, services etc etc....
Im guessing its just a case of removing the inlet manifold, drilling out the broken bolts and replacing them, is this correct?? and how easy is it to do??
If any body has any info or pics explaining what to do, this would be a massive help!!
Cheers.